Marine Weather Statement for Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD; Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD; Chester River to Queenstown MD
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- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD... Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD... Chester River to Queenstown MD... At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These...
What the bulletin says to do
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central, northern and northeastern Maryland...and the adjacent coastal waters. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD... Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD... Chester River to Queenstown MD... At 633 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 nm northeast of Northeast River to near Aberdeen Proving Ground to near Back River, moving east at 15 knots. Frequent lightning continues across all of the affected waterways.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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